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by shyamoo
17 May 2014 20:29
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

kvjayan wrote:Sorry. Me not on twitter. However, twitter active folks may please spread it!
kvjayan wrote:May be a special graveyard can be constructed, with an epitaph like this: Here lies buried, Sri Pseudo Secularism. Born:1947 - Finished: 2014
Done.
by shyamoo
17 May 2014 20:26
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

I was one of those that was opposed to the idea of overtly bringing up a hindutva agenda during the campaign phase as I did not want fence sitters to be pushed away. I'm still de-racinated :( , to an extent, to understand the thought process. It takes a long to time to get rid of those scars. Trust ...
by shyamoo
17 May 2014 19:33
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

kvjayan wrote:May be a special graveyard can be constructed, with an epitaph like this: Here lies buried, Sri Pseudo Secularism. Born:1947 - Finished: 2014
:rotfl: :rotfl:

saar, you should tweet this.
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 10:05
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

sooraj wrote:modi wins in vadodara
In other news, sun set to rise in the east tomorrow!!! :-)
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 09:38
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

I happily accept that all my predictions have gone for a toss and I am really happy that I am a bad psephologist No saar!!! You ( probably ) deliberately left out the Modi wave in your calcs. As much as I hated your predictions, I felt that people need to a have an alternate point of view and to ke...
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 08:33
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Jaitley leading by 3600 votes
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 07:07
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Heavy rains in the DC area. Lights have been flickering. Massive klpd if power goes out. Quick....charge your cell phones. Yours and SHQ. so if the power goes out, you will have cell phones (hopefully you have smart phones). Already on it. Already took care of it. 3 iphones, 2 tablets being charged...
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 07:05
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

gpati wrote:
vnmshyam wrote:I have tuned into radio zindagi ( NY ) and waiting for Muppalla saar's program. But it looks like only music is going to be played ( with plenty of ads though )..
vnmshyam ji, some discussion is going on Virginia/Nova station.

http://www.radiozindagi.com/virginia/playertemp/
Thanks saar.
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 06:54
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Heavy rains in the DC area. Lights have been flickering. Massive klpd if power goes out.
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 06:48
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Rebellion in JD(U), five ministers skip Nitish’s meeting A day before the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections, Bihar’s ruling JD(U) faced a rebellion of sorts, with five of the 14 cabinet ministers abstaining from the first post-poll meeting convened by chief minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar ...
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 06:44
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Timing is everything Saar, should avoid getting done early ;-)

Just started on my first drink! Jameson on the rocks. :-)
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 06:31
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

I have tuned into radio zindagi ( NY ) and waiting for Muppalla saar's program. But it looks like only music is going to be played ( with plenty of ads though )..
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 05:22
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Dilbu wrote:When is that in IST? Can I listen to it on the web?
In 1 hr exactly
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 05:13
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Muppalla Saar, you will do fine.

Btw, there is a radiozindagi app for iPhone. Folks please tune in, if possible. Far better to hear one of our own than the news traders.
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 05:10
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

I find this exhilarating. No dhoti shiver for me. If things don't go according to plan, I'll worry about it then. Why this anticipatory worry? I don't understand..
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 03:25
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

It's easy. If SS said 'finance or nothing', then it is nothing.
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 03:24
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

RamaY wrote:I am all set in this election bar lounge...

Is it too early to drink :oops:
Blasphemy! It's never too early to drink.
by shyamoo
16 May 2014 00:26
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 212364

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

This guy is pulling numbers and voting pattern from some magic hat. This is big, big BOGUS statement. They pressed either TDP or YCP. There may be some confusion where MP seat was run on BJP symbol and MLA seat on TDP symbol and vice versa. But for vast majority it was clear choice one way or the o...
by shyamoo
15 May 2014 18:40
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

ok lets keep this thread open as a long term thread then, to discuss Namo politics after the election results and cabinet formation threads are closed around may20. you boys want it so I will bow to public demand and let this thread reach 1000s of pages and crash the brf server saar, archive the th...
by shyamoo
14 May 2014 22:48
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 1158
Views: 312980

Re: Exit Polls & Discussion 2014 Elections

while one is not yet allowed to drink anything, time to loosen the corks on bottles me thinks :D maybe sniff the alcohol a little just to make sure its good. Sacrilege! For a once-in-a-lifetime event like this, we must throw the cap away once unscrewed. Yup! Drink in joy or to drown your sorrows. E...
by shyamoo
14 May 2014 22:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 241526

Re: Indian Real Estate Sector

vnmshyam ji, what can I expect (Rs/SqYd) for a plot next to highway (2nd/3rd bit from Highway) in Muttangi? RamaY gaaru, I'm not sure. I can find out and let you know. Problem is I'm in massa and when you ask for a quote, US premium kicks in. Will get in touch with my bro and let you know. This wee...
by shyamoo
14 May 2014 20:47
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 1158
Views: 312980

Re: Exit Polls & Discussion 2014 Elections

Can anybody tell me when would the land price situation in Hyderabad stabilize - now that the partition of AP and elections are both over? When can we expect to see demand come back? 6 months? 1 year? 2 year? I have a small piece of residential land that I have been trying to dispose off. Let's dis...
by shyamoo
12 May 2014 01:50
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

vivek.rao wrote:every one teases and makes me tense every second. I have hair to worry about :mrgreen:
Hair today, gone tomorrow. :-)
by shyamoo
11 May 2014 18:11
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

IndraD wrote:Image
10 others? I thought termites came out in the 100s/1000s
by shyamoo
10 May 2014 01:47
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Momentous changes have swept the Indian political firmament over the past year and a half, that are only likely to accelerate over the next year into 2014 and maybe beyond. While the idea of India has been debated to death on this forum and other similar ones for more than a decade, the intellectua...
by shyamoo
10 May 2014 01:32
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

I'm definitely doing it. I have a beautiful shirt in light orange shade.
by shyamoo
08 May 2014 01:42
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Guys stop whining about Rahul Mehta. There is the whine thread if needed. Ramana garu, I'm trying to figure out if there are guidelines or rules for this thread. For the gentleman in question, it seems like it's guidelines ( not enforced ). But for the rest of us, it's rules ( enforced ). My last o...
by shyamoo
07 May 2014 23:48
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Go ahead, encourage the anarchists and see where it takes you. RM is not encumbered by minor things like facts and details. Same as with AAP et al. Its always burn the system, tear it down, recreate something else - copied from someplace else or their own crackpot idea. Thanks but no thanks. Karan,...
by shyamoo
06 May 2014 19:18
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Sickular presstitutes getting pretty desperate https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bm7ogqSCMAAML6o.png I hope someone correct her... it should be "Best PAID journalists" My response: #NaMo has anticipated ur question & has given intvus to the best. You are not included. Samjdhar ko ishara kaf...
by shyamoo
03 May 2014 16:53
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

[Semi OT] This thread is awesome for many reasons. Any one interested in psychology, should visit this forum. BRF ( at least this thread ) is becoming an echo chamber. But there are differences. The general mood can be gauged by the posts ( frequency, content and posters ). I have formed a picture ...
by shyamoo
02 May 2014 06:28
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Usually candidates and parties try to low-ball the expectations, to get their supporters out to vote for them and keep the campaign workers motivated. Why are Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath, and BJP putting out numbers like 300 plus! This could keep some of their supporters home thinking the fight is ove...
by shyamoo
02 May 2014 01:22
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

chaitanya wrote:Sorry, slightly OT, but what is Low Purush?
Low Purush aka Loh Purush aka LOL Purush aka LKA
by shyamoo
02 May 2014 00:59
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

[Semi OT] This thread is awesome for many reasons. Any one interested in psychology, should visit this forum. BRF ( at least this thread ) is becoming an echo chamber. But there are differences. The general mood can be gauged by the posts ( frequency, content and posters ). I have formed a picture i...
by shyamoo
02 May 2014 00:12
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Dhoti shiver has reached sentient levels here. Take a break from brf folks. come back refreshed on may7. You can ensure that by posting more frequently on your dhaaga. :D Just noticed your new entry. Was saving it for later ( as in when I'm feeling drowsy at work. Looks like now is as good a time a...
by shyamoo
29 Apr 2014 14:43
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3910889

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

ramana wrote:In olden days it was invaders who burnt the city. Under Congress they themselves burn files fearing the successor govt.
Ramana Garu, it is no different today. Invaders are burning files this day and age too.
by shyamoo
29 Apr 2014 07:12
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

I have to disagree with the concept of waiting it out if the seat count does not exceed 200. With the unprecedented wave of change and Modi's appeal ( not BJP ), if the tally doesn't cross 200 in this election, it would mean that there has been wide spread EVM / voter fraud. Being in govt. congis wo...
by shyamoo
28 Apr 2014 01:28
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1993502

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Just attended a birthday party. Took and aapturd to the cleaners :-). This dude is from Bihar. Talk started out about Modi. Then switched to Aap. He was cribbing that it took him 4 days to get a telephone connection because of corruption. If aap comes to power, we can get rid of corruption like this...
by shyamoo
27 Apr 2014 19:55
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Prelude to Twilight: A Modern Story:Singha
Replies: 159
Views: 46857

Re: Prelude to Twilight: A Modern Story:Singha

Singha is showing us faraar gati. Dharthi se ghum ho gaya.
by shyamoo
27 Apr 2014 19:31
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 576320

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

My mom is not very political and the family on her side has traditionally always been Congi voters. She will be voting BJP. I was talking to her yesterday and she mentioned that al these politicians are promising freebies and was wondering how the govt. will be able do so and it will bankrupt the st...